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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

TINE moro . miser starves himself the
more pursey he getA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

TIE biggest hotel may be considered tn
greatest Inn convenience-L0Meu Cosyjes
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

Arm dinners hungry traun-Lvs
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

The chief attraction about q miser is b
Charming heirs.-Dxeutk Paragrapher.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28
In Forsign Countries,

A oNI-HoRsR eoncern-trying e pick
out the Winner.-Pwek
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

MANI are the men who would rather dy'
than have gray whiskeTs.-INerchons zras
aaer.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

GIVE man six feet Of earth and he vi
take . knell.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

SEE the man hole up the post! Is the
post loosel No, the man is tight-Lit1.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

WHY is q bo0tblack like beet He I'm i.
| proves each shining hour.-NeS AyG
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

4 WRITER wants to send US an article On
Trap Shooting Shoot the trap.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

THE critic Is Q big man until he dieA
Is different with the poet-Judge
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

GA RIr Of glass in the gutter viii shin
brighter than dime.-Judge
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

LIGHT weights pound Of candles.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

A LOT with which every body iscontent-
. lot Of money-Nes Age
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

HE high-toned farmer is an authority OF
matters pertaining to ARTILLERY.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

A HIGH kicker-the $500 per night opera
singer.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

Moves in the best society-the fan
Farm Journal
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

A DISGUSTING affair-the snun Of scan.
II
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A SHOOTING star-Dr. Carver.-N T.
Commercial
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slack's Corner Items.

Since our last report, some time ago, the
face of Slack's Corner has changed very little.
W. D. Slack has torn away his old dairy, and
only a bran new red pump relieves the dark
green of his lawn, which is great improve
ment. He has also improved his tenant
house, known as "Nestle Down." with a new
porch. W. Selby, carpenter.
A friend from Eldersburg promises to fur
nish US with his experience in hulless oats, l..
e., number of bushels, profits, &C., which no
doubt will interest the public.
There is strong talk of N. w. Hammond
leaving our neighborhood and settling in Cal
ifornia, the birthplace of his wife, but we hope
it will end in talk, as it would be deplorable
misfortune to lose so kind neighbor and so
affable a friend as his gentle wife.
Esquire Shipley was honored on his birth
day with small company, given him by his
guests, which proved to be most enjoyable
affair despite the inclemeney of the weather.
The long piazza was brilliantly lighted with
Chinese lanterns, and the first floor artistically
decorated with ferns and wild flowers. The
centre piece on the refreshment table was
most tastefully arranged, and every fruit OF
the season graced it, with cake, ice cream,
&c. One cake was adorned with as many
lighted wax candles as the number of years
he had passed over. We hope he will live to
pass as many more. He was the recipient of
several tokens of friendship, and enjoyed his
birthday party keenly.
We received an invitation to the picnic in
Berret's Grove. given on the 18th inst, and
attended it. The platform was perfect, the
day propitious and the music good, all of
which were enjoyed most thoroughly. We
had dinner and supper in the most rustic
style, sitting on fence rails (real soft ones),
with our sumptuous meal spread on the grass.
n
We hear Mr.. Taylor, who has been en-
ployed by Mr.. Marsh, in Eldersburg, as shoe
maker, will start an establishment of his own
| in that village,
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Shipley Items.

The corn crop in most instances here is ex-
ceptionally good in both fodder and ear, and
we have heard no complaint, with one excep-
ton. This exception has built another spa
eious corn crib, and is afraid his twenty acre
field will not fill both cribs. He wishes he
had six acres more. There will be less wheat
sown through this section than usual, so re-
port says, on account of the low price of grain.
Those who sowed buckwheat this year say il
is full crop, but some sowed late, and we
are uneasy about frost. We had light frost
on low lands here on Friday, 10th inst, but
it didn't do any damage,
Mr.. Labold Myers has remodeled his house,
and will soon move into it. Mr.. Sam'l Shue
purposes moving from here to Westminster,
TO reside during the winter.
Those who have apples to sell are getting
rs cents per bushel for them at home. They
are very scarce and demand high price.
Mr.. Elias G. Shipley threshed out his en-
tire grain crop, except buckwheat, this week,
and says that one field of 10 acres made 202
bushels of wheat, or 20 1-5 bushels per acre.
Mrs Lemuel Cook is quite ill with pneu-
monia Mrs. Margaret Splitter is convalescing
again
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The building boom is still continuing. We
want cannery and creamery here yet to make
our place as village, and it is a good loca-
ton for both.
John Harrison is building new dwelling.
Reason Shipley, carpenter. John Zepp is
erecting some outbuildings on his place. DR..
S. R. Waters, of Watersville, is making i'm
provements to his dwelling. Edward Hall, Of
the same PLACE, is also making improvements
to his dwelling
]. E. Melbourne, of Sykesville, is con-
structing silo on his place. I. W. Fisher,
of Gathers, is also constructing silo on
his place.
A. 0wings has put 6-ton Fairbank scales
at the depot here.
Gen. John W. Watkins died at his home
on Saturday, the 18th, ola complication OF
disorders.
A. G. Warfeld, of Howard, is visiting the
Talbot county fair at Easton. We hope tc
hear of Carroll county being represented
| there
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Taneytown Items.

In obedience to the action of Synod, which
designated the last Sunday in September as
Children's Day, his day will be celebrated
by Grace Reformed Sunday School with APP
propriate services next Sunday morning.
Rev. j. T. Myer, Of Lancaster, Pa, will de-
liver an address in the morning aud fill the
pulpit in the evening.
The Union services Of the Reformed and
Lutheran churches were held in the Reformed
Church on Sunday last. Rev. o. c. Roth
preached the sermon.
The attendance at the Hanover fair wai
very large from this plaoo.
The committee on street lamps have decided
to purchase number of lamps from an Ohio
manufacturer They have now raised suffi-
cent amount of money for the purpose.
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his own district and by influential Democrats
in various parts of the county. In the oenase
he will make conscientious endeavor 70 SUI
serve the interests of the county and state
David A. C. Webster, for the House u
Delegates, has the advantage of experiences.
having served in that body at the SESSION "
1882 His record then was good, ana tneIe
is every reason to expect better services al
the session of 1888. b. E. Selby IS q FARMER
of franklin district. VIM. T. Gorsncn Is :
farmer and dairyman of Freedom district, anu
Daniel Ebaugh is school teacher anu ial'ne,
of HAMPSTEAD district. They are all work.ng
Democrats and are ON the ticket for the iirst
time.
For Orphans Court Judges the nominees
are men of capacity and well equipped Tor tne
positions. Dr. Summers is physician Vi
Warfeldsburg; David 81. Hoffacker IS q mer, e
chant and agricultural implement dealer OF
Manchester. and James W. White is farmer
of Middleburg district c,:e
Elias B. Arnold, the nominee for Sherin,
lives at Smallwood He has been farmer ana
merchant, and engaged successfully In enter
prises of various kinds. He has been an
active Democrat for some years. In looo ne
held position in the Senate, and IN 1880 >, was
member of the House of Delegates. Two
years ago he was strongly backed for shenII,
Out gave way W TIC pICeCuh
will make a faithful, careful and prudent otfcer'
Everybody knows d. N. Henning, who has
SO ably represented the people as States At
torney for nearly twelve years.
The nominees for County Commissioners
are guarantee that the good financial man
agement of the past eight years will be con-
tinued. David Stoner has had four years
experience, and the retaining in the Board OF
one of the old members was an act OF good
Judgment by the convention. Geo. W. Miller
is farmer residing in Westminster, and is a
business man of good capacity and Judgment.
Washington Reaver is a farmer of Taneytown
district, and has several times been brought
forward for County Commissioner. He will
make good member of the Board.
Charles Brilliant, for County Treasurer
needs no introduction. He has served one
term, and his faithful services and courteous
attention to persons having business with the
office has secured his unanimous renomina
ton. The county never had a more efficient
treasurer.
George A. Davis, of Franklin district, is
well qualified for Surveyor. He is popular
young man, and will make a good vote. The
office of Surveyor was invested with duties
and responsibilities by the Legislature Of
1886, and is no longer name only.
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Judges of Election.

The County Commissioners on Tuesday last
appointed judges of election, to serve in No
vember, as follows, the first named being re-
turn judge: v
A. Maus, Michael Fogle.
Uniontown district-Jesse Fleagle. William
Baust, Reuben Matthias.
Myers district-Jesse Lennon, VIM. q.
Warehime, j. w. Earhart.
Woolery's district-Jesse Long, Hanson L,
Barthoiow, Jesse Magee.
Freedom district-Brice Shipley, James w
Shipley, Joseph Slack.
Manchester .district-John W. Tracy, Geo
C. Stansbury, John Fultz.
Westminster district-frst precinct, Law
renee Zepp, David A. Owings, George Leas
second, Francis Shriver, Josiah Crowl, Henry
Morelock. .u
Hampstead district Daniel Rupp, William
Armacost, VIM. A. Murray.
Franklin distriet-Wm. II. Hooper, JOSEPH
Tener, Samuel E. Grove.
Middleburg district-Geo. w. Rooms, Jacol
Burlington, Samuel Fuss, Jr.
New Windsor district-John W. Myers
Ephraim Haines, Charles 7. Repp.
Union Bridge district-Daniel R. Fogle
Hiram Davis, Moses Shaw.
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Pennsylvania Items.

While firing salute at Gettysburg, OF
Wednesday Of last week, during the Ohio
memorial exercises, 0ros Grisso. of Spring
discharge of the cannon. He fingered until
Wednesday night last when death ensued.
Lightning rod swindlers are operating il
the vicinity of Two Taverns.
The First National Bank of Hanover will
reduce its capital from $780, to $500, 600
York, Pa, is celebrating its centennial
The celebration began yesterday and viii
close 10 day.
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w.rss,dsnnrr items.

News and money must certainly be on q
strike, as they are both very scarce.
The Church Of God Sabbath School held a
festival at the church last Saturday afternoon.
The school was entertained by Revs. Geo.
Hughes and W. C. Bryan, who addressed the
scholars with much eloquence, after which the
school was amply treated to cake and coniec-
tionery.
Politics are in full bloom now. The people
around here seem to be very much interested
in the coming campaign and turned out IN
full blast at the primaries last Saturday.
That is the way to do it; boys, keep it up
Charles Williams, who was i'll with y-
phoid fever, is improving.
Mrs. Eliza Jane Appler, wife of John ".
Appler, of this place. died last Sunday night;
Her remains were inferred in the Dunkard
burying grounds at Sans Creek. She leaves
a husband and children.
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New Windsor Picnic.

Correspondence of the Democratic AdPooata.l
A picnic under the auspices of New Windsor Diyi-
sion Sons OF Temperance, which many mad prophe-
sled would be failure. proved grand success.
Everything conspired TO make II such. Inc DAY
was clear and bright the air cool and crisp, and
the roads were free from dust The Division turned
ont in goodly numbers and headed by the Warfelds-
burg brass band, marched from their hall at the
upper end of ne ST dd 70 ne dSR. y
who came up the 10 O'Clock train from Raj
AltogetheEfhey made Q heaHtifHl display ds they
''The band is composed Of fine looking young men,
and arrayed in their new and becoming uniforms,
70 be Congratulated also on their proficiency, and
although they have been organized only eight
months they displayed both skill and good taste in
the variety of their selections. Having been Joined
by the speakers the line of march was resumed, and
the column headed for Hiram Englars grove After
the band came the lady members O. tae ~ ~,
Which Which iey have espodssd Then .he SNEAK;
under the marshalship of Albert Thomson. and his
assistant Wesley Haiues, who did the honors Of
se rroSe aboat II ococ and found everything
nicely prepared for the occasion, and goodly num-
seated there was music by band and choir, and the
exercises were opened with prayer ~ ReV; ; Mr
Marsh of New Windsor NJ. silyerwoqa was anen
introduced and improved the occasion by giving Us
a most interesting and instructive address Among
his illustrations one experiment so simple tnat
any one might try it, and that Is to prove that any
beverage has nutrment in It, you have only TO Doll
r. n fhere Is nufrment in It, it will be len in the
bottom of the vessel il It all evaporates and passes
OF in steam You may know there is no nouIishment
in it. Try this experiment with any aiconoiiG y
and you ind there is no go4rishment ~ aieonoi'
Al il o'clock We adjourned for dinner and me t ex
| Division was especially enjoyed. At O'Clock we
reassembled and after music, Rev. E. o. Eldridge
was Introduced and gave US treat such as we sell
dom enjoy. He is fluent. graceful and eloquent
speaker and we need only say OF his EFFORT on TINS
OCCASION that it did justice TO himself the Division
| and the cause which he represented he was ioi-
lowed by Hon. Peter Lugenbeel OF Unionville. Fred
erick county, who gave his experience in connec,
/ fion with the temperance reform in manner 50
| eraphic and interesting that it made decided I'M
preston on the large audience, who frequently IN
terrupted him with bursts of applause. Especially
was his explanation Of the disposal Of the petitions
| for a local Option bill for New Windsor district
anpfaciaiod INC writer Left soon after the close oil
Nj. LIS address. He recognised many familiar iacei
among the large and appreciative audience, LADIES
/ and gentlemen, who testified BY their presence
ct the picnic their appreciation OF me worK whlcn
| h being done BY New Windsor Division in theil
midst May Heaven continue 70 bless the wo OK. o.
Tally in New Windsor district is the sincere prayer
OF your OohhhsroHphNt.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

GRACE LUTHERAN CnuRcn.-Prayer meet
ing and lecture every Wednesday night at
7.30 O'Clock; Sunday School at a. m.
Regular Divine services Sunday morning at
1890 o'clock and at night at 30 o'clock.
H. W. Kuhns, Pastor.
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church,
Rev. G. W. Cooper, pastor Preaching at
1890 o'clock by Rev. John II. Marsh, and in
the evening at 7.30, by the pastor Young
Peoples meeting at G.30 P. NJ.
Rev. G. w. Seilhamer will preach Sabbath
at 10 o'clock in Mayberry, at 2 O. clock, P. NJ.
in Frizzlesburg, and in the evening at 100 in
Uniontown.
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William Dresbach, one of the principal
manipulators of the recently collapsed wheat
deal. in San Francisco, fled with the County
Recorder full statement of his liabilities and
assets. A summary shows as follows: Money
borrowed on wheat and secured, 81, $50, 900 ;
owing to the Nevada Bank, Sc, 55S, 900; loss
es on contracts, $500, 900; losses on eargoes
en- route, $685., 200, making total indebted
ness Of more than 81, 900, 900, which is prac-
tically unsecured, and which is supposed to
approximately represent the loss in the
great deal. Charles F. Reed, who appears
as guarantee for the enormous loan to the
bank, is farmer OF Yolo county, California.
and owns large tracts of land there.
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PUBLIC SALE o.
A VALUABLE FARM,

In Westminster district, Carroll county, Md.
The undersigned. heirs of the late Jesse
Schweigart, will sell at public sale, on the
premises, on the Uniontown pike, miles
from Westminster, on
Tuesday, the 4th day Of October, 1887,
at o'clock, p. M, sharp, that valuable farm,
containing
159 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
in high state of cultivation, under good fenc-
ing, with running water. Ten Acres or more
are in good Timber There is an apple or
chard of choice fruit and variety of smaller
fruits on the place.
The improvements are a two-story brick
Dwelling House, large bank
&1i,S barn, wagon sheds, corn cribs,
10 NJ carriage shed, hog, smoke and
lz 3s53az1tz2tszzz- wash houses, dairy, and all
other necessary outbuildings, in good condi-
ton; water at house and barn.
This is one of the most desirable farms in
Carroll county, its location on the pike, in
close proximity to Westminster and the rail.
road, and other facilities are unsurpassed, and
the attention of any one in want of first class
farm is called to this one, as it is most desir
ably situated in every respect, in good neigh
borhood. The farm adjoins the lands of Viii
liam G. Rinehart, Rev. Uriah Bxler, Hon.
charles Is. Roberts, the Shriyer estate and
others.
Also, at the same time and place, will be
sold Lot Of Land containing Acres, more
or less. This Lot lies on the Uniontown
pike two miles from Westminster, and adjoins
the lands of VIM. G. Rinehart and the widow
of the late Jehu Roger.
Any one wishing to view the farm before
the day of sale can call upon John S. Schwei.
CART, residing on the premises, who will take
pleasure in showing the same.
Terms of Sale.-One-third of the purchase
money cash on April l, 1888, and the balance
in two equal annual payments; the credit
payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser or purchasers, with approved secu-
rity, bearing interest from the day of sale; or
all cash, at the option of the purchaser; or, if
desired, one-half of the purchase money will
be allowed to remain in the farm, at per
cent. interest.
Possession given April 1, 1888.
JOHN S. SCHWEIGART,
ALFRED STEVENSON,
sep-17-ts Heirs at Law.
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weather RECORD for the Week.

September 17-mercury 46 at a. IN. and
so at p. M; clear. September 1S-mercu
nv 81 at a. IN. and 81 at 2 p. m; generally
cloudy. September l9-mercury 63 at a.
IN. and IS at p. m; cloudy up to p. m.
with light rain about $50, followed by clear
weather, September 20-mercqry 81 at q.
m. and 70 al 2p. nj smoky and cloudy.
September 2l-mercury 81 at a. m. and Is
at 3 D. M; generally clear. September %
mercury &c at a. m. and 10 at p. M; gen
orally cloudy, with heavy showers at night;
at IL M; generally cloudy, with heavy show
ers in early morning.
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TTENT1oN.

FOR SALE-The stock, fixtures and good
will of paying general merchandise bust
ness, located at one Of the best points in Carroll
county. There is large prompt paying trade
and no near competition. To the right party
this is an opportunity but seldom met w.th-
Store rooms and dwelling can be rented low.
Satisfactory reasons given for selling. Possess
sion given at any time. For full particulars
address BUSINESS,
aug 20. Office of Democrat, Advocate.
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rinxsnara Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Swartz returned
from their bridal tour through Virginia to
their home in the village on Friday, the 10th
inst. The met with hearty reception from
number Of Young gentlemen friends, who
presented their congratulations in the form OF
serenade, whilst others Of their numerous
friends wish them bright and happy falsra,
Miss Ella Stocksdale recently left for Balti-
more, where she expects to spend the winter.
Miss Maggie Preston, of Baltimore, is a
guest at Mr.. Cornelius Buckleys.
The potato crop of this section was excep,
tionally fine, both in quality and quantity, and
the corn crop is equally promising. Most of
onr farmers have finished cutting, and are
engaged in sowing grain.
Fruit Of all kinds is very scarce, the only
apple orchards which bore in any quantity
being those of Stephen Stooksdale and Henry
Holbrook.
The ADVOCATE of September 9th, in ah
article probably copied from another paper,
names Il. l.. Moores among the guests at the
family reunion given by Mr.. Granville Herring
short time before that date. His name was
inserted through mistake, as he was not
present 90 that occasion. 1.-THE article was
copied from one of opr exchanges, and we
have been informed that ii was not correct
EDS. ADVOCATE.
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sep.17-ts
MORTGAGES SALE
AVA OF
HOUSE AND BUILDING LOTS I
In the City of Westminster, Md.


By virtue of the power of sale contained in
a mortgage from Isaac Wright and Mary
Wright, his wife, to David Pannebaker, bear
ing date 26th day of March, 1880, and re-
corded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county, in Liber f. 7. s.,
No. IA, folio 302, and which said mortgage
was assigned by the executors of said David
Pannebaker, late of Carroll county, deceased,
to Sarah r. Pannebaker, and by her assigned
to Harry NJ. Clabaugh, the undersigned, as
signee, will sell at public sale, on the prem
Uses, on
Monday, the Srd day of October, 1887,
at 2 o'clock, p. m, ali those lots or parcels
of land described in and conveyed by said
mortgage, being Lots Nos. IL, ~, 10 and IA,
as designated on the plat of Buffers addition
to Westminster, containing
1920 SQUARE FEET OF LAND,
more or less. The improvements thereon
are a good two story Frame
Dwelling House with basement, EA
stable and other outbuildings ~ Msh
water on the premises; garden, t55f:l 1ass5
&c. There is large variety of fruit includ-
ing apples, peaches and grapes. This prop
erty is well located on College street, in the
West End of the city of Westminster, Nd, and
nearly opposite the Western Maryland Col
lege building A portion of said property is
now in the occupancy of Mr.. Baker Myers.
The lots will be sold separately or as whole
as may be deemed to the best advantage.
Terms of sale.-One-third cash on the day
of sale or on the ratification thereof, one-t third
in six months and the other one-third in nine
months from the day of sale the credit pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the pur-
chaser or purchasers, with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale.
HARRY NJ. CLABAUGH,
Assignee, &c.
McKellip & Clabaugh, Solicitors.
sep lots John NJ. Yingling, Auctr.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

N. l. Gorsuch & Son Present variety OF
Brands of Fertilizers-We Westminster, Md.
Trustees Sale of Valuable Farm-John
L. and Chas. t. Reifsnider, Trustees.
Closing Out at Cost-Milton SENT, Al West
Main street, Westminster, Md.
Sharrer Bros, Clothiers and Merchant
ors-Westminster, Nd.
Trustees Sale of Valuable Farm-Harry
NJ Clabaugh, Trustee.
Sale of Mortgaged Property-Charles R.
Miller, Assignee.
The Time is Near-Wallace Il Co.'S. Circus
and Menagerie.
Established in ls26-Noah Walker & Co.,
Baltimore, Md.